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H.R.2239

H.R.2239: Early Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
Introduced May 9, 2007
Latest Major Action May 24, 2007

Bill Sponsor

John Boozman (R-Ark.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Early Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits Act - Entitles to veterans vocational rehabilitation benefits any member of the Armed Forces hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment who is: (1) determined to have a permanent total disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty; and (2) likely to be discharged or released from active service for such disability.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
	Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
	Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2239.
	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 414).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 9, 2007	Introduced in the House by John Boozman (R-Ark.)

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